1948 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1996 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Mercury Cougar is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 170 kg more than 1996 Mercury Cougar.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Jaguar Mark IV | 1996 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | Mark IV | Cougar |
Year Released | 1948 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |